iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC)
EWC is a passive ETF by iShares tracking the investment results of the MSCI Canada Index. EWC launched on Mar 12, 1996 and has a 0.49% expense ratio.
ETF Info
ISIN | US4642865095 |
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CUSIP | 464286509 |
Issuer | iShares |
Inception Date | Mar 12, 1996 |
Region | North America (Canada) |
Category | Canada Equities |
Leveraged | 1x |
Index Tracked | MSCI Canada Index |
Home Page | www.ishares.com |
Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
EWC features an expense ratio of 0.49%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares MSCI Canada ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
iShares MSCI Canada ETF had a return of 14.73% year-to-date (YTD) and 28.53% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, iShares MSCI Canada ETF had an annualized return of 5.62%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.41%, indicating that iShares MSCI Canada ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
Period | Return | Benchmark |
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Year-To-Date | 14.73% | 25.70% |
1 month | 0.80% | 3.51% |
6 months | 10.19% | 14.80% |
1 year | 28.53% | 37.91% |
5 years (annualized) | 9.57% | 14.18% |
10 years (annualized) | 5.62% | 11.41% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of EWC, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
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2024 | -0.90% | 1.16% | 4.11% | -3.55% | 3.63% | -2.15% | 4.93% | 4.03% | 2.54% | -2.14% | 14.73% | ||
2023 | 9.47% | -4.97% | 0.38% | 2.98% | -5.51% | 6.27% | 3.12% | -3.85% | -3.55% | -5.14% | 10.21% | 6.27% | 14.73% |
2022 | -0.62% | 0.08% | 5.21% | -7.86% | 2.11% | -10.32% | 4.84% | -4.59% | -8.70% | 7.38% | 6.54% | -5.63% | -12.95% |
2021 | -0.78% | 5.13% | 5.84% | 4.58% | 6.35% | -0.98% | 0.16% | 0.03% | -2.79% | 7.93% | -4.59% | 4.12% | 26.98% |
2020 | -0.74% | -7.01% | -20.80% | 11.12% | 3.54% | 3.99% | 5.53% | 5.13% | -4.53% | -3.43% | 14.39% | 3.11% | 5.52% |
2019 | 12.90% | 2.96% | -0.75% | 3.29% | -4.27% | 5.67% | -0.80% | -0.70% | 2.52% | -0.42% | 2.95% | 2.23% | 27.58% |
2018 | 0.81% | -6.99% | -0.83% | 2.07% | 2.17% | -0.02% | 2.46% | -1.40% | -0.07% | -7.89% | 0.49% | -8.55% | -17.16% |
2017 | 3.94% | -1.80% | 0.71% | -2.31% | -0.38% | 3.13% | 4.26% | -0.11% | 3.84% | -0.52% | 0.52% | 3.73% | 15.73% |
2016 | -2.74% | 3.44% | 9.62% | 7.13% | -3.62% | 0.91% | 2.98% | 0.28% | 1.50% | -1.32% | 2.60% | 1.54% | 23.81% |
2015 | -8.39% | 5.98% | -3.00% | 7.14% | -4.60% | -3.26% | -4.20% | -5.01% | -5.23% | 3.48% | -2.23% | -6.35% | -23.91% |
2014 | -4.22% | 4.48% | 1.27% | 3.35% | 0.52% | 5.70% | -0.16% | 2.18% | -6.60% | -2.51% | 0.07% | -2.24% | 1.12% |
2013 | 1.65% | -2.25% | 1.03% | -1.72% | -1.03% | -4.60% | 5.66% | -0.87% | 3.36% | 3.69% | -0.90% | 1.62% | 5.31% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of EWC is 63, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other ETFs in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares MSCI Canada ETF provided a 2.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.84 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
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Dividend | $0.84 | $0.83 | $0.77 | $0.71 | $0.64 | $0.65 | $0.63 | $0.58 | $0.46 | $0.50 | $0.62 | $0.69 |
Dividend yield | 2.00% | 2.27% | 2.34% | 1.85% | 2.09% | 2.16% | 2.65% | 1.97% | 1.75% | 2.34% | 2.15% | 2.37% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares MSCI Canada ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
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2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | |
2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.83 |
2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.77 |
2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.71 |
2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.64 |
2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.65 |
2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.63 |
2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.58 |
2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.46 |
2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.50 |
2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.62 |
2013 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.69 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares MSCI Canada ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the iShares MSCI Canada ETF was 60.75%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 521 trading sessions.
The current iShares MSCI Canada ETF drawdown is 1.11%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
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-60.75% | Nov 7, 2007 | 335 | Mar 9, 2009 | 521 | Apr 5, 2011 | 856 |
-51.73% | Sep 6, 2000 | 520 | Oct 9, 2002 | 521 | Nov 3, 2004 | 1041 |
-42.66% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 174 | Nov 27, 2020 | 197 |
-41.37% | Sep 4, 2014 | 346 | Jan 20, 2016 | 964 | Nov 15, 2019 | 1310 |
-33.19% | Apr 22, 1998 | 106 | Oct 2, 1998 | 255 | Oct 29, 1999 | 361 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares MSCI Canada ETF volatility is 3.33%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.